NUR 4270 Midterm Exam With Complete Solution

NUR 4270 Midterm Exam With
Complete Solution

Total body water percentage - ANSWER 60%

what percentage of total body water is intracellular? - ANSWER 40%

what percentage of total water is extracellular - ANSWER 20%

three components of extracellular fluid - ANSWER interstitial, intravascular,
transcellular

role of fluid and electrolytes in the body - ANSWER balance water in the
body

balance acid/base

move nutrients into and out of cells

make sure nerves, muscles, and heart and brain work the way they should




the process of regulating extracellular fluid volume, body osmolality, plasma
concentrations - ANSWER fluid and electrolyte balance




what populations are at greatest risk for fluid and electrolyte disturbances -
ANSWER neonates and infants

developmentally delayed

, elderly

health disparities




are fluid and electrolyte disturbance s/s specific or nonspecific? - ANSWER
nonspecific




VS in fluid volume deficit - ANSWER hypoTN and tachycardia




VS in fluid volume increase - ANSWER hyperTN




s/s of hypocalcemia? - ANSWER tetany




normal range for Na+ - ANSWER 135-145




normal range for K+ - ANSWER 3.5-5




normal range for Cl- - ANSWER 95-105




normal range for HcO3 - ANSWER 22-28